Total Crime Rate
11.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bryn Awelon area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Argoed and New Brighton , and the 40th lowest crime rate of 502 local areas in Flintshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bryn Awelon (CH7 2QA) in the last 12 months was 11.8 per 1,000 residents and was 73.9% lower than the Argoed and New Brighton average (45.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bryn Awelon (CH7 2QA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sports/Recreation Area, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mold Road (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Argoed and New Brighton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Llys Berllan | — |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Well Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanley Estate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mold Road | Under investigation |
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